Name: P2021-63001 HP 20GB 5400RPM IDE ATA-100 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: P2021-63001
Price: 277.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 20GB 5400RPM IDE ATA-100 3.5-inch Hard Drive is designed to provide steady, consistent storage for desktop systems that rely on the IDE interface. It fits well into environments where older hardware remains in use, offering an adequate balance of capacity and speed for everyday computing needs.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	P2021-63001

Technical Information
Capacity	20GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	ATA-100

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This hard drive provides a reliable storage solution ideal for desktop computers and legacy systems requiring IDE interface support. It's commonly used in older PCs or as replacement drives where compatibility with ATA-100 is necessary. Users who maintain or refurbish older equipment often benefit from this drive's balance of capacity and speed. Key Features Offers 20GB of storage suitable for documents, media, and applications Runs at 5400RPM to maintain steady performance with reduced noise Uses IDE ATA-100 interface for compatibility with a range of motherboards Delivers up to 100MB/s transfer speeds for efficient data access Fits standard 3.5-inch bays common in desktop setups You'll typically find this drive installed in standard desktop towers or workstation setups where SATA drives are not supported. Its role is to offer dependable storage without the need for cutting-edge speed, making it practical for basic computing tasks or system backups in environments prioritizing compatibility.

Use Cases
The HP 20GB 5400RPM IDE ATA-100 3.5-inch Hard Drive is commonly deployed in legacy desktop systems and entry-level server environments where IDE interface compatibility is required. It serves organizations maintaining older infrastructure or working in cost-sensitive settings that do not demand high-capacity or high-speed storage solutions. How It's Used: Supporting legacy desktop workstations in SMBs where data storage needs are modest and system upgrades are incremental. Archival storage in remote offices that utilize older hardware platforms with IDE interfaces for data backup and retrieval. Embedded systems or industrial computing environments requiring reliable, low-speed hard drives compatible with existing IDE controllers. Operating system drives for thin clients or terminal servers in controlled environments with minimal write-intensive workloads. Temporary storage in service and repair centers for refurbishing older computer systems before redeployment. This hard drive model offers a dependable solution for organizations managing mixed infrastructure environments, facilitating continued operations without necessitating wholesale hardware replacement. Its compatibility and steady performance help maintain operational continuity and cost efficiency in legacy system scenarios.

P2021-63001 HP 20GB 5400RPM IDE ATA-100 3.5-in Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

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